Looking for an easy entrée into Japanese noodles? This soba soup is made with buckwheat noodles and some other very common ingredients. The video shows how to cook it with tofu instead of egg, which boosts the protein content without adding any animal products. The chef in this video is charming, and the Death Cab for Cutie soundtrack will definitely keep you moving while you get dinner ready.

If you like what you heard on the soundtrack, you may want to check out this CD, which is my favorite Death Cab for Cutie album. It’s laid-back pop with smart, literate lyrics. You can check it out here: